Larger Brain Volume Associated With Mediterranean Diet
Seniors who ate more foods tied to the eating plan, especially fish, had more volume
Many Doctors Don’t Explain Stroke, Bleeding Risk in A-Fib
In substantial proportion of patients, primary care physicians did not provide stroke or bleeding risk
Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Value of Bedside Exam for ICU Patients Discussed
Despite lack of evidence, authors recommend use of checklist-based bedside examination
Age Affects Left Ventricle Differently in Men, Women
In men, the longitudinal changes in LV mass opposite of cross-sectional changes
Outpatient Spending Higher With Physician-Hospital Integration
Authors say increased spending attributable to price increases, not utilization changes
Possible Association for Bortezomib Therapy, Chalazia
Twenty-four reports of bortezomib-linked chalazia, mainly involving upper eyelid
Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to Longer Circadian Period
Researchers find that this process can be reversed in mice with nutritional supplementation
Majority of Older Adults Want Active Role in Decision Making
More than two-thirds of older adults self-manage their health care activities
Insulin Dose Doesn’t Up Mortality in ACCORD Trial
No significant association remained after adjustment for baseline covariates
